April 24, 2026
Hello Glenbrook!
Welcome to this week's update. I hope everyone is doing well. We have quite a few announcements below so please make sure you scroll all the way down for all upcoming events. The community garden will be opening soon so if you are interested in a plot please reach out and we can answer any questions you have.
For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations
Isaiah 61:11
Friendly reminder: Please submit all "What's New?" announcements by Thursday evening at the latest. Thanks for you help! Have a great week.
Andrea
PASTORAL SEARCH UPDATE
The pastoral search committee has been meeting weekly over the past few months under the leadership of our interim moderator, Stephen Rothery and has conducted a number of candidate interviews, both in person and online. We have invited some candidates to return for second interviews, and these will begin later in April. While we continue to accept new applications, it is our hope that we will have a recommendation for Session's consideration at some point during the month of May. Please continue to pray for our team as we seek God's wisdom and discernment in this process.
Ward Pipher, Convener
ESL BIRTHDAY FOR GILLIAN!
This past Tuesday the ESL class celebrated Gillian's birthday with a cake and a song! Happy Birthday Gillian, here's to a healthy vibrant year!
WOMEN'S DAY LUNCHEON
Once again, we would like to send a HUGE thank you to all the Women’s Day Luncheon participants and those who helped plan and organize this event. Here are a few photos from last Saturday.
AN AFTERNOON OF GAMES - this Saturday
Join us for an Afternoon of Games on Saturday, April 25 from 2-4 pm
Bring a game to share or play one of ours. Either way, it’s going to be fun!!
RAW CARROT
This week will be Soup Pick Up for those who ordered some Raw Carrot Soup.
Please visit the orange table in the coffee area after service.
MUFFINS FOR MISSIONS
May 3rd is Muffins for Missions Sunday! All proceeds will go to Presbyterian World Service and Development. There is a sign up sheet for bakers on the front table.
TULIP FESTIVAL
Looking for a fun spring outing? There is a tulip festival in Niagara on the Lake! The festival runs from April 24 to May 10 (tentative dates - depends on blooms). Make it a family outing or, if you are interested in going as a group, see Nancy Law and we will see what we can arrange. Click below for more info.
MEN'S CHOIR FOR MOTHER'S DAY
For Mother’s Day Sunday May 10th we are going to bring back a wonderful tradition. We will have a men’s choir! Graciela invites ALL the men from our congregation to meet in the Sanctuary following the service for a short practice.
LADIES' LUNCH
The next monthly lunch will be on Tuesday May 26th. Details to follow, a sign-up sheet is on the front lobby table.
THE BAG OF HAM IS BACK!
Save the Date! The Bag of Ham is back and will be performing at Glenbrook on Saturday, June 6 from 7:00-9:00 pm with other musical guests.
FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION
Glenbrook is a registered organization with the CRA's CVITP (Community volunteer income tax preparer) program. If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, we can prepare and file your income taxes for free. If you prefer to do your own taxes, we can help if you have any technical difficulties with your tax software. For more information email Caroline Wong at caroline1008@gmail.com
CAMP CAIRN
Camp Cairn is our Presbyterian Church Camp in Muskoka. They have a variety of camps for children and youth but also opportunities for you to enjoy camp with your family and friends. All ages camps include Family Camp, Away at the Lake, and Fall by the Fireside. There is something for everyone! Please visit www.ilovecamp.org for more details or see Nancy Law if you have any questions.
MISSION TRIPS
Is a Mission trip in your future?
Please see the Shelter display (near the Hearth Room) for information on upcoming trips in January and February 2027.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Love working with children? We’re looking for volunteers for Sunday School and the Nursery. Contact Nancy Law for details.
family.outreach@glenbrook.ca
Call 905-330-7273
APRIL/MAY/JUNE NURSERY SCHEDULE
Below is the schedule for the Nursery, if there are any switches made please let the office know so they can update the schedule. The office number is 905-820-9860.
April 26 Ann R
May 3 Anamika
May 10 Rachel
May 17 Nancy A
May 24 Elayne
May 31 Cynthia
June 7 Ann R
June 14 Nancy L
June 21 Anamika
June 28 Rachel
APRIL/MAY SCHEDULE OF VOLUNTEERS
Please let me know if there are any dates which I need to change or move for you. If you would like to join the volunteer team even once every few months, let me know.
SUNDAY SERVICE FOR APRIL 26th, 2026
Please note that all services will be available on the SAME link each time. So, click on the link below to watch all services live with us.
Enjoy the service!
Enjoy the service!
https://www.youtube.com/c/GlenbrookPresbyterian/live
Scripture Readings and the Message
Psalm 23, 1 Peter 5:1-7, Revelation 7:17, John 10:1-18
Message: The Shepherd Psalm
Reception of New Members
Fidelis and Mirabel A.
Glen M.
Rachel A.
